How to get SSS ID (UMID) in Juna Luna St., Binondo, Manila

April 12, 2019

Address: 232 Juan Luna St, 287 Z 27 Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

Phone: (02) 920 6446

Before going there, you need to fill-out first the form for you not to consume a lot of time.

Download UNIFIED MULTI-PUREPOSE IS (UMID) CARD APPLICATION FORM ← Click the link!

1. Go to information desk to get your sequence number.

2. Proceed to capturing, wait your number to be called.

3. If everything is okay, the teller will tell you to proceed to Cashier 1 (or simply the information desk) and fill-out the payment form.

4. Proceed to payment desk (right beside the information desk) and pay PHP200.00 for the new ID card.

5. Submit the forms to the teller whom first evaluated your papers.

6. Then you'll be asked to proceed to photo capturing. Digital finger printing, then you'll be asked proceed to photo booth and smile to the camera. Digital finger printing again, then digital signature. If your not happy with your signature, you can ask to try again until you're okay with it.

7. Mind the spelling of your name and other information being encoded in front of you for you not pay for the correction entry later on. This time, you can't blame them anymore for misspelled information or wrong entry of information because you can see them already with your two eyes.

8. Done! Congratulations!

9. Wait 'til your card to be delivered at your home address in 2-3 months. If undelivered, wait until 6 months to be returned to this branch for you to pick-up personally. Call them first to verify at 920-6446 if your card is ready to be picked-up.

Disclaimer: This process may vary in due time/different branch.

Miss Universe 2017 is Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa

Miss Universe 2017 was the 66th Miss Universe pageant was held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on November 26.

This was hosted by Steve Harvey for the 3rd time since 2015, together with Ashley Graham, while Fergie and Rachel Platten performed. Contestants from 92 countries and territories participated in this year, surpassing the previous record of 89 contestants in 2011 and 2012.

This year, they sub-devided into 3 groups: Africa/Asia Pacific, Europe and The Americas. Picked 4 contestants in each group for top 16 plus 4 as wildcard from any groups.

Complete list of winners:

Miss Universe 2017 - South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

1st Runner-Up - Colombia – Laura González

2nd Runner-Up - Jamaica – Davina Bennett

Top 5

 Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp

 Venezuela – Keysi Sayago

Top 10

Philippines – Rachel Peters

Spain – Sofía del Prado

Canada – Lauren Howe

United States – Kára McCullough

Brazil – Monalysa Alcântara

Top 16

Africa/Asia Pacific

Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp

Sri Lanka – Christina Peiris

Ghana – Ruth Quashie

South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Europe

Spain – Sofía del Prado

Ireland – Cailín Toíbín

Croatia – Shanaelle Petty

Great Britain – Anna Burdzy

The Americas

Colombia – Laura González

USA – Kára McCullough

Brazil – Monalysa Alcântara

Canada – Lauren Howe

Wildcard

Philippines – Rachel Peters

Venezuela – Keysi Sayago

Jamaica – Davina Bennett

China – Roxette Qiu

Special Award:

Best National Costume: Japan - Momoko Abe

Judges

Preliminaries

Cecilio Asuncion – Slay Models director and founder

Morgan Deane – TAO restaurant group marketing director

Wendy Fitzwilliam – Miss Universe 1998 from Trinidad and Tobago

Isabelle Lindblom – IMG Models scout

Megan Olivi – Fox Sports 1 host and reporter

Bill Pereira – CEO, president, and co-chairman of IDT Telecom

Final telecast

Wendy Fitzwilliam – Miss Universe 1998 from Trinidad and Tobago

Jay Manuel – television host, creative director, and makeup artist

Ross Mathews – television personality

Megan Olivi – Fox Sports 1 host and reporter

Lele Pons – Vine and YouTube personality

Pia Wurtzbach – Miss Universe 2015 from the Philippines

Miss World Philippines 2017

The Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena on September 3. This was the first edition under the new national director Arnold Vegafria. This was hosted by Carla Abellana, KC Montero and Iya Villania.

Complete List of Winners:

Miss World Philippines: #15 Laura Lehmann

Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas: #9 Winwyn Marquez

Miss Eco Philippines: #32 Cynthia Thomalla

Miss Multinational Philippines: #35 Sophia Senoron

1st Princess: #3 Glyssa Leian Perez

2nd Princess: #24 Zara Carbonell

Top 10
#24 Zara Carbonell
#35 Sophia Senoron
#9 Winwyn Marquez
#32 Cynthia Thomalla
#3 Glyssa Leian Perez
#28 Shiela Reyes
#6 Jona Sweett
#15 Laura Lehmann
#14 Cristina Marie Coloma
#26 Janela Cuaton

Top 15
#24 Zara Carbonell
#27 Ella Eiveren Lubag
#11 Gabriela Ortega
#14 Cristina Marie Coloma
#12 Henna Kaizelle Nicole Cajandig
#22 Chelsea Anne Manalo
#28 Shiela Reyes
#33 Noelle Uy-Tuazon
#6 Jona Sweett
#35 Sophia Senoron
#26 Janela Cuaton
#32 Cynthia Thomalla
#9 Winwyn Marquez
#3 Glyssa Leian Perez
#15 Laura Lehmann

Special Awards
Miss Photogenic #32 Cynthia Thomalla
Best in Long Gown #32 Cynthia Thomalla

Sponsor Awards
Miss Blue Water Day Spa #32 Cynthia Thomalla
Miss Best Skin #26 Janela Joy Cuaton
Miss Cosmo Skin #15 Laura Victoria Lehmann
Miss Savoy Hotel Boracay #9 Teresita Ssen Marquez
Zalora People's Choice #13 Kathryn Jade Cudiamat
Miss BYS Philippines #15 Laura Victoria Lehmann
Miss Fila #3 Glyssa Perez
Miss Bench Body #9 Teresita Ssen Marquez

No. Contestant Age Height Hometown
1 Shawntel Michole Cruz 20 5’7" La Union
2 Veronica Villones 20 5'6" Bulacan
3 Glyssa Perez 22 5'6" Bohol
4 Rose Flores 24 5'6" Makati
5 Kaycie Lyn Fajardo 23 5'7" Manila
6 Jona Ili Sweett 22 5'6" Aklan
7 Jane Darren Genobisa 20 5'7" Davao del Sur
8 Nikki Deveza 21 5'9" Quezon City
9 Teresita Ssen Marquez 25 5'6" Parañaque
10 Leidda Babasanta 22 5'7" Laguna
11 Gabriela Madarieta Ortega 26 5'8" Albay
12 Henna Kaizelle Cajandig 25 5'7" Sultan Kudarat
13 Kathryn Jade Cudiamat 25 5'6" Rizal
14 Cristina Marie Coloma 26 5'9" Northern Samar
15 Laura Victoria Lehmann 23 5'9" Makati
16 Ethel Abellanosa 21 5'8' Cebu
17 Jellie Alliana Escondon 22 5'7" Manila
18 Angel Christine Alvaira 25 5'10" Batangas
19 Joanna Marie Rabe 22 5'9" Zambales
20 Trizha Ocampo 23 5'9" La Union
21 Netania Deveza 18 5'10" Quezon City
22 Chelsea Anne Manalo 18 5'9" Bulacan
23 Princess Laureano 18 5'8" Aurora
24 Zara Carbonell 23 5'7" Batangas
25 Karren Dela 21 5'7" Muntinlupa
26 Janela Joy Cuaton 20 5'8" Masbate
27 Ella Eiveren Lubag 20 5'8" Laguna
28 Sheila Marie Reyes 22 5'8' Valenzuela
29 Krystle Ongjangco 24 5'10" Quezon City
30 Kathleen Gomez 23 5'7" Batangas
31 Jeanyfer Ozbot 22 5'7" Iloilo
32 Cynthia Thomalla 22 5'7" Cebu
33 Noelle Uy-Tuazon 25 5'6" Davao City
34 Andrea Poliquit 23 5'6" Malabon
35 Sophia Señoron 18 5'6" Manila

Crossover candidates

Binibining Pilipinas
2013: #12 Henna Kaizelle Cajandig
2014: #15 Laura Victoria Lehmann (1st Runner-up)
2015: #9 Teresita Ssen Marquez (Top 15)
2017: #11 Gabriela Madarieta Ortega (Top 15)

Miss Earth Philippines
2010: #24 Zara Carbonell
2015: #6 Jona Ili Sweett (Miss Philippines Eco Tourism)

Mutya ng Pilipinas
2015: #26 Janela Joy Cuaton (Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International)
2016: #19 Joanna Marie Rabe

Make Gift Giving Hassle-Free with GC Regalo!

August 24, 2017

Christmas is almost in the air. Few days from now, it's already a BER month. Here in the Philippines, we can all agree that the start of Christmas is the start of BER. When September 1 arrives, you can already find Christmas decors selling everywhere all over the country. So while thinking of something you'd like to give to your family and friends that are very dear to you, here are some fool-proof gift-giving ideas for all occasions that you might wanna know or maybe you've practice it already.

The fool-proof gift-giving ideas for all occasions in mind are the following:

1. Cash

You can never go wrong with cash. If you wanna buy something, you need cash. It's also very practical. I personally would love to receive cash on Christmas or even on my Birthday (September 9 by the way, calling all my generous friends). Come on. Keep them coming.

2. Gift Certificate (GC)

GC is best alternative if there are other alternatives available (but I think, there's none). Make gift giving hassle-free. Let GC Relago to fulfil it for you. Did you know that gcregalo.com have a lot of GCs to choose from, depending on the person who uses it or what do you think that is most convenient to the recipient? Worry no more coz you've got covered.

A. Sodexo Premium Pass

Accepted in all SM affiliated establishments and over 9,000 partner merchants all over the Philippines

B. SM Gift Pass

C. Shopwise and Wellcome Gift Certificate

D. Rustan's Supermarket Gift Certificate

E. Walter Mart Gift Pass

3. Roundtrip Plane Tickets

Giving a roundtrip tickets is no brainer because who wouldn't love it? The idea of treating someone dear to you to escape his/her regular day life would have been the best gift ever he/she'll received. Thanks to you. I'd love to receive it too. Even just local trip, I wouldn't care. Please!

4. Personalized Gifts

I personally love this idea. The thought of receiving gifts that are really meant for me because my name is on it, its a big thing. It may be a simple bath towel or whatever it is, as long as it is personalized (except those showing my picture, that would be gross), I'd love it already.

Photo: from Alex Castro's Instagram account @bmalexcastro

#FreeTheJoy with Limited Edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Christmas Flavors

I'm happy that Cadbury Dairy Milk flavors are back. Can't wait to share this with my friends.

I'd like to give Cadbury Dairy Milk Black Forest to Ms Girlie. Her sweet and caring characteristic definitely fits this flavor to her. Plus she loves chocolates that is a little crunchy and chewy. This would be her perfect company during traffic madness in EDSA which she's experiencing in her daily life going to/from work.

I heard Cadbury Dairy Milk French Vanilla is a revelation this season, so I'll give this to Edlen. He loves surprises especially now he's entering to the new chapter of his life, I'm excited for him already and looking forward for welcoming the new member of the family, very soon.

I'll be giving Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mousse to Jay for he's always looking for a richer chocolatey taste. I'm sure he'd definitely be begging his secret Santa for more.

So guys, don't forget to try Cadbury Dairy Milk Black Forest, Cadbury Dairy Milk French Vanilla, and Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mousse are available in 180g packs for a suggested retail price of P180.00. Hurry and get all flavors – available until supplies last! #FreeTheJoy this Christmas with Cadbury Dairy Milk!

Redeemed my Free 1 Dozen and Box of 3 Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts

June 9, 2016

Redeemed my FREE 1 dozen of Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts courtesy of SM Blog Contest and a box of 3 of Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts courtesy of SM Supermalls mobile app at SM Megamall.

You too can win a box of 3 of Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts by simply downloading the SM Supermalls mobile app (available in Play Store and App Store) and register. They're giving 100 unique registered users everyday. You have this chance until June 30, 2016 only. So what are you waiting for? Download now!

Newly Elected Officials of Olutanga Island to serve 2016-2019!

Congratulations to the newly elected officials of Olutanga Island, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Olutanga Island is composed of 3 Municipalities. Namely, Olutanga (carried the name of the island), Mabuhay and Talusan.

Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay

Mayor: Capotolan Jr., Hilario (LP)

Vice Mayor: Ruste Sr., Arthur (LP)

Screen grab from http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/eleksyon2016

Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay

Mayor: Calonge, Restituto (NP)

Vice Mayor: Dammang, Anam (NP)

Screen grab from http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/eleksyon2016

Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay

Mayor: Ramiso, Loloy (NP)

Vice Mayor: Ramiso, Ralimson (NP)

Screen grab from http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/eleksyon2016

Win Box of 3 Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts 🍩 for FREE!

SM Supermalls Mobile App's “Download & Win” is giving away a box 3 Original Glazed® Krispy Kreme doughnuts each to 100 unique SM Supermalls mobile app registered users every day from April 30 to June 30, 2016. Isn't that for a tasty treat?

The celebration resumes this month with a shower of doughnuts! And joining can’t be simpler – just download the mobile app and get a chance to win.

Upon signing up in the SM Supermalls mobile app, you will receive a digital scratch card on the app. Scratch off the gray area to find out if you won. Get another shot of winning the next day until the end of the promo period. With some good luck and the daily habit of checking the app, you’ll be closer to sinking your teeth into those craveable doughnut treats for free. 

The SM Supermalls Mobile App is free on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It is loaded with other features that let you plan your shopping even before you get to the mall. A unique feature of the app is the Feed section that highlights the latest store offerings, discounts and promos, services, as well as movies and events in SM malls nationwide. It also has the Mall Directory that provides a complete list of establishments in the malls while the Mall Map shows the exact location of all stores and mall facilities. To keep up to date on what’s new, visit SM Supermalls website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Viber Public Chat, and Snapchat.

Bb. Pilipinas 2016

Binibining Pilipinas 2016, the 53rd edition of Binibining Pilipinas was held on April 17, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines.

Hosted by Xian Lim and KC Concepcion. Co-hosted by former Queens: Bianca Guidotti (Binibining Pilipinas - International 2014), Kris Janson (Binibining Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2014) and Laura Lehmann (Binibining Pilipinas 2014 First Runner-up).

The 2015 Queens bagged the international titles (huge shoes to fill):

Placement:

Pia Wurtzbach - Miss Universe 2015 (3rd crown after Gloria Maria Diaz-1969 and Maria Margarita Moran-1973)

Ann Lorraine Colis - Miss Globe 2015 (1st ever crown)

Christi McGarry - Miss Intercontinental 2015 1st Runner-up

Parul Shah - Miss Grand International 2015 3rd Runner-up

Janicel Lubina - Miss International 2015 Top 10 Finalist

Rogelie Catacutan - Miss Supranational 2015 Top 20 Semi-Finalist

Complete list of winners:

Miss Universe Philippines 2016: #29 - Maria Maxine Medina

Bb. Pilipinas International 2016: #31 - Kylie Verzosa, Baguio City

Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2016: #26 - Jennifer Ruth Hammond, San Pedro City, Laguna

Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2016: #13 - Joanna Louise Eden, Lucban, Quezon

Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2016: #11 - Nicole Cordoves, Manila

Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2016: #28 - Nichole Marie Manalo, Parañaque

Bb. Pilipinas 2016 1st Runner-up: #38 - Angelica Alita, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Bb. Pilipinas 2016 2nd Runner-up: #37 - Jehza Mae Huelar, Davao City

All photo credits: https://www.facebook.com/realbbpilipinas/

Top 15 Finalists

#16 - Vina Openiano, Santa Rosa, Laguna

#5 - Riana Agatha Pangindian, Pasig City

#22 - Apriel Smith, Cebu City

#9 - Roshiela Tobias, Mexico, Pampanga

#4 - Kimberle Mae Penchon, Cordillera/La Union

#27 - Dindi Joy Pajares, Balanga, Bataan

#12 - Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro

Full list of participating contestants

Binibini # Candidate Age Height Home Province

1 Gail Doraine Ventic 20 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Angeles

2 Alexandra Faith Garcia 22 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (1.66 m) Zambales

3 Angela Lauren Fernando 24 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (1.66 m) Lubao,Pampanga

4 Kimberle Mae Penchon 24 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (1.66 m) La Union / Cordillera

5 Riana Agatha Pangindian 19 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Pasig

6 Candy del Castillo 21 5 ft 6 1⁄4 in (1.68 m) Bocaue, Bulacan

7 Angelique Celine de Leon 25 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Mandaluyong

8 Karen Ibasco 25 5 ft 5 3⁄4 in (1.67 m) Manila

9 Roshiela Tobias 22 5 ft 6 1⁄4 in (1.68 m) Mexico, Pampanga

10 Jeslyn Santos 23 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Hagonoy, Bulacan

11 Nicole Cordoves 24 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (1.71 m) Manila

12 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa 23 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (1.69 m) Roxas, Oriental Mindoro

13 Joanna Louise Eden 19 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (1.69 m) Lucban, Quezon

14 Paula Rich Bartolome 25 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

15 Kristine Angeli Estoque 22 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Davao City

16 Vina Openiano 23 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m) Santa Rosa, Laguna

17 Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz 25 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Olongapo

18 Sheena Seinne Dalo 25 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m) Ilocos Norte

19 Maria Lina Prongoso 24 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m) Iriga City

20 Geisha Naganuma 22 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Marilao, Bulacan

21 Jessica Gonzales 25 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Paombong, Bulacan

22 Apriel Smith 20 5 ft 8 3⁄4 in (1.75 m) Cebu City

23 Angela Gene Valdez 24 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m) Meycauayan

24 Niza Sabrina Sophia Limjap 25 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1.74 m) Bacolod, Negros Occidental

25 Anjellica Lopez 20 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Manila

26 Jennifer Ruth Hammond 25 5 ft 7 3⁄4 in (1.72 m) Laguna

27 Dindi Joy Pajares 22 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (1.71 m) Balanga

28 Nichole Marie Manalo 26 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (1.71 m) Quezon City

29 Maria Mika Maxine Medina 25 5 ft 7 1⁄4 in (1.71 m) Quezon City

30 Crescent Anne Samaco 25 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Quezon City

31 Kylie Verzosa 24 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Baguio

32 Jennyline Carla Malpaya 24 5 ft 6 1⁄4 in (1.68 m) Marilao, Bulacan

33 Leonalyn dela Cruz 25 5 ft 6 3⁄4 in (1.70 m) Valenzuela

34 Sarah Christine Bona 26 5 ft 6 3⁄4 in (1.70 m) Iriga

35 Mariella Castillo 24 5 ft 5 3⁄4 in (1.67 m) Batangas

36 Maria Gigante 22 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Cebu City

37 Jehza Mae Huelar 21 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (1.66 m) Davao City

38 Angelica Alita 20 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (1.66 m) Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

39 Sissel Ria Rabajante 26 5 ft 5 3⁄4 in (1.67 m) Oas, Albay

40 Christianne Ramos 25 5 ft 5 1⁄4 in (1.66 m) Marikina

Mabait na Jeepney Driver, Nagsauli ng Sapatos

January 01, 2016

Noong sabado, sumakay ako ng jeep sa may Ligaya (byaheng Ligaya to Jennys) at bumaba ako sa Jennys. May bitbit akong sapatos ng Sandugo. Nilagay ko sa may maliit na space sa side, pinakadulo ng jeep, kc nagkasya doon ung paperbag. Pagbaba ko sa Jennys, hindi ko talaga maalala na may bitbit ako. Sumakay na ako ng tricycle lahat-lahat, hindi ko parin talaga sya maalala hanggang makarating ako ng bahay. Naalala ko lang na may binili pala ako noong hinubad ko na suot kong sapatos. Ayon, pinagdasal ko nalang na ung driver makakita ng sapatos kc mukhang mabait si kuya kc PHP7.00 lang ang siningil nyang pamasahe sa jeep samantalang noong umagang sinakyan kong jeep, nakipagtalo pa sa pasahero kc daw wala pang sulat from LTFRB na bumaba na ang pamasahe ng jeep kahit napabalita na sa TV na at dyaryo na PHP7.00 nalang. Un lang palatandaan ko na mabait si kuya. Hindi nga ako nagkamali, mabait talaga si kuya driver kc inutusan nya anak nya para hanapin si Jecelle sa facebook. Buti nalang kc ung binili ko ay utang, kya may pangalan sa Resibo. Hindi ko nga lang pangalan, pangalan ni Jecelle. Hinanap nya sa fb ung pangalan sa resibo at ng hindi nahanap, pinapa-share nya kung saan-saan pati na nga sa "buy n sell" na group sa fb, naka-share.

Noong Linggo ng gabi nag message sa page ko www.fb.com/encefofficial si Ms Rossana Lachica, nagtatanong kung kilala ko ba daw si Jecelle, tinanong ko sya kung bakit, sabi nya may naiwan atang sapatos sa jeep, nakashare daw sa "buy n sell", natuwa naman ako kc sa akin pa talaga nag message eh ako nga ang nakawala ng item. Na-curious pa ako paano nya nasabing kilala ko si Jecelle eh page nga un, un pala kc may post ako noong 2011 pa, thanking them sa pag like ng post ko. hahaha.. Hindi ko na maalala kung anong post ung pinagpasalamat ko doon.

Sample search ni Ms Rossana katibayan na lumabas page ko sa paghahanap kay Jecelle.

Kya tinext ko agad si Jecelle na may naghahanap sa kanya sa FB kya nagbukas sya ng FB at doon nga nya nakita ang message ni Mr Eman, anak ni Mang Manuel Marquez, driver ng jeep na nasakyan ko kung saan naiwanan ung sapatos.

Nakakatuwa lang kc may mga mababait pa talagang tao dito sa Maynila kahit na puro nakawan, pandurukot at holdapan napapanood mo sa balita pero ung mga bagay na ganito, sobrang nakakatuwa. Ako mismo nakaranas na din ng mga pandurukot na to. Dalawang beses na po akong nawalan ng phone dito sa Maynila, una noong 2007, sumakay ako ng bus sa may Ortigas (byaheng Quiapo to Taytay). May mga nakasabay ako na mga amoy alak na mga lalake. Tayuan na kc sa bus kya siksikan. Ayos lang sa akin nakatayo, makauwi lang kc hating-gabi na un eh. Nagtaka lang ako kc ung kundoktor sumigaw, "oh ingat sa mga mandurukot", unusual un para sa akin. May 3 mga amoy alak na lalake nakapalibot sa akin, ung isang lalake pilit na inaangat ung paa ko, un pala para ma-divert ung attention ko sa paa ko at para hindi matumba, kapit naman akong maigi. Un pala ung isang mama ay dumudukot na sa kabilang bulsa ko kung saan un Nokia 6630 ko na phone nakalagay. Dahil mga amoy alak, hindi na ako umimik kc sa utak ko baka mabugbog pa ako. Pumara agad ang mga lalake sa may Tiendesitas, may mga bumabang 5 mga lalake at sumigaw ulit ang kundoktor, "kapa-kapa sa bulsa, nakababa na mga mandurukot." Kumapa naman ako, ayon, wala na nga phone ko. Hindi ko naman pwedeng habulin kc anong laban ko, 3 malalaking mama sila. At baka kasamahan pa nila ung dalawa. Alam na pala ng mga konduktor kung sino ang mga mandurukot kaso pinapasakay parin nila. Nakakairita lang. Pangalawang pangyayari ay noong 2009, sumakay ako sa SM North EDSA (byaheng Baclaran to Novaliches Bayan), ang akala ko, wala ng magka interest sa phone kong Nokia 5110 kc kahit PHP100 wala ng magkainterest bumili nun kc outdated na nga, bungi-bungi pa. Nag text pa ako pagkaupo ko, tapos nilagay ko na agad sa bulsa, pagtayo ko para bumaba, wala na phone ko. Alangan naman pagbintangan ko lahat ng tao sa likod ko kung sinong kumuha. Binabayan ko nalang din. Natatawa nalang ako at naiinis. Natatawa kc kahit 5110 na bungi bungi, pinagkainteresan pa.

Kaya sa pangyayaring ito, Diyos na po ang bahalang gumanti sa kabaitan ninyo Sir Eman lalong lalo na sa Tatay nyo po na si Sir Manuel Marquez. Naway pagpalain pa po kayo ng Poong maykapal. Patunay po kayo na hindi naman hopeless sa mga mababait na tao ang Maynila. Madami parin naman kaso sa hirap ng buhay ngaun medyo mahirap ng maniwala kya patunay kayo na hindi dapat mawalan ng pag-asa sa lahat ng bagay. Hindi nyo lang po alam kung gaano kalaking bagay po ito sa akin kc malamang sa malamang, pag-iipunan ko pa po ulit ung pambili neto kung sakali. Maraming salamat po talaga. Dahil sa kapabayaan ko, na-hassle pa kyo para ihatid ung item kina Jecelle. Sobrang maraming maraming salamat po talaga.

Salamat din kay Ms Rosana, kung hindi dahil sa effort mong kuntakin ako, hindi sana magbubukas ng FB si Jecelle para mabasa ang message ni Sir Eman.

Eman and Jecelle

Jecelle, Eman and Farrah

Jecelle, Eman and Farrah